To Protect Themselves from Liability for Malpractice While Responding as a Volunteer

question 15

Multiple Choice

To protect themselves from liability for malpractice while responding as a volunteer to a man-made disaster,mental health professionals should not:​

• A)practice within their liability insurance.
• B)practice within their scope of training.​
• C)practice without identifying themselves or obtaining informed consent.​
• D)practice with the clear guidance of their supervisor.​

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Definitions:

Reasonable Apprehension

A legal standard referring to the fear or anticipation of harm that a person of ordinary sensibilities would feel under similar circumstances.

Assault

An intentional act by one person that creates an apprehension in another of an imminent, harmful, or offensive contact.

Assault

An act that threatens physical harm to a person, whether or not actual harm is done.

Battery

A legal term referring to the intentional and unpermitted contact with another person, causing harm or offense.